...yoga has been practiced for thousands of years. It consists of ancient theories, observations and principles about the mind, spirit and body relationship. According to the principles of yoga the mind, spirit and the body are one and they together can heal itself.

yoga has three main techniques:

Asanas or poses

The various yogic poses give your body flexibility and strengthen the muscles. Many asanas are aimed at improving blood circulation and functioning of specific organs in the body.

Pranayama or breathing

Pranayama is actually the most important aspect of yoga as they cleanse the subtle energies flowing through the body. These breathing techniques are an effective way to energize, harmonize and tranquillize the body, spirit and mind.

Meditation

Mediation is an important way in managing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation trains the mind to be calm and relaxed; it curtails overreaction, emotional outbursts and temper tantrums.

When these three t...more

yoga Therapy

...What exactly is yoga therapy, and what are its origins? Should a yoga teacher consider becoming a Yoga therapist? Where will Yogic therapy go in the future?

If we look at a simplistic definition of what Yoga therapy is, it might be described as: A Yogic practice, which uses breathing techniques (pranayama), postures (asanas), hygienic duties (kriyas), proper diet, meditation, and many more methods, which treat mental, emotional, and physical ailments.

The origin of Yoga is, at least, 5,000 years old, but a c...more

Enjoy The Amazing ashtanga Yoga Practice

...this type of yoga. If there is a frail body and the sense organs are not operating at full capacity then it will not be beneficial to practice.

This is a philosophy that K. Pattabhi Jois has applied. This is important to understand so that in doing the practice, it will ensure that the body will get better and become more fit and improved.

Two things applied in ashtanga Yoga are Tristhana and Vinsaya.

A type of yoga called Vinsaya makes ashtanga and its practices very different from other kinds. Vinsaya is defined by the breathing and action which can be used to cleanse internally. There is only one breath for each movement. It is vital to sweat when doing Vinsaya. The procedure is being followed properly if there is sweating. When Asanas is performed, heat is created by the body which makes your blood boil and help the toxins leave your bod...more

Tendonitis Help From Gentle Yoga - Stretch And Strengthen Your Tendons

...If you've suffered from tendonitis in the past, it's depressing when it occurs again. Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon, the material which connects a muscle to a bone, and it can occur in any part of the body. Tendonitis is common in your wrist, shoulder, legs and hips. Yoga may help to prevent recurrences of tendonitis.

Begin With Gentle, Slow Stretches

Tendonitis can limit the activities you're able to do, and in the ...more

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